Charge RN - Psychiatric Services Nurse Senior-Charge Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Job Title:

Nurse Senior - Charge Nurse
Department:
Psychiatric Services

Employment Type:

Full time
Shift: Day Shift (1st shift, 40 hours a week)

The Nurse Senior – Charge Nurse plans and provides professional nursing services in accordance with state regulations and established policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate acute care nursing services for a diverse patient population, including post‑operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients.
• Supervise and collaborate with LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members.
• Facilitate communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Apply nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, evaluation) and evidence‑based practice to deliver safe, effective, and culturally competent care.
• Act as a unit practice mentor and identify learning needs of staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and serve as a champion role model within the team.
• Participate in quality‑improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical standards.
• Manage resources effectively to achieve financial and performance outcomes.
• Promote a healing and culturally sensitive environment for patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (Iowa or IL license if working in IL).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within three months of hire.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within six months of hire.
• Specialty practice certification is preferred.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared‑leadership environment.
• Integrity, honesty, and a caring presence capable of inspiring and motivating others.

As a Mercy One‑Trinity Health Leader, the incumbent demonstrates leadership traits that support the Mission Statement and Core Values:

• Reverence – honoring the dignity of every person.
• Commitment to the poor – serving vulnerable populations.
• Safety – fostering a culture that prevents harm.
• Justice – promoting right relationships for the common good.
• Stewardship – responsibly managing human, financial, and natural resources.
• Integrity – faithfully reflecting stated values.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.